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Wisconsin Rapids Tribune | The Daily Tribune

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Applebee's and IHOP in Plover, business roundups, 7 Brew update & more

Happy Tuesday and welcome to the Streetwise newsletter! IHOP on Village Park Drive in Plover closed Nov. 8 ahead of the new Applebee's and IHOP opening soon in Crossroads Commons. The franchisee said the new dual-branded restaurant would open in mid-November at 1400 Commerce Place. The restaurant marks the return of Applebee's to the area after it closed in September 2019 on U.S. 10 East in Stevens Point. I also recently shared a few Streetwise roundups for Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids. In Wisconsin Rapids , Mini Rapids, an indoor mini golf course, announced it will close at the end of the year. Milltown Coffee Company closed in Mid-State Technical College Oct. 29, Country Freckles moved from Eighth Street to 1710 Baker St., Taco Bell reopened, and Food Truck Tuesdays will be held at Central Wisconsin BMX in 2027. I shared a roundup of downtown business news in Stevens Point , including Fall Line Outfitters' closure with Hooked & Tagged's plans to open at the site, Wicked Willow's move to the former Erbert & Gerbert's space, and Turquoise on Main's closure. Crews continue working to build a 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop in Stevens Point . I recently created a

Plover, WI · 2d

Stevens Point Journal

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These Stevens Point area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day 2026

STEVENS POINT – Do you have plans for your Thanksgiving meal this year? As you start thinking about your turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, cranberries and dessert menu for the November holiday, one option is building a carefully curated menu with staggered oven times. Another is making plans at a local restaurant. If cooking isn’t your thing, or if you have been busy and are overwhelmed by the thought of planning a meal, these local restaurants have you covered for the holiday. The following Stevens Point-area restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving, serving your favorite dishes, or are offering Thanksgiving meals to preorder and pick up in advance: Beacon Diner and Chat-R-Box Catering will offer a Thanksgiving meal from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at 3821 80 th St. S. in Kellner. The menu will include choice of turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans or candied squash, dressing, a dinner roll, cranberry sauce and choice of pumpkin or apple pie. Guests eating at the restaurant will be seated and served on a first-come, first-serve basis. Supper for Six will be available by reservation for take-out meals for $70, or individual meals will be available for $14 each.

Stevens Point, WI · 1d

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Stevens Point Area School District looking at options to combat declining enrollment

A report given to the district this year predicts they will have 477 fewer students in their schools by 2040.

Stevens Point, WI · 12h
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Stevens Point Journal

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Amherst football embraces challenge vs Darlington: 'We're not surprised'

AMHERST – Amherst has spent the 2026 season knocking off all challengers in its unbeaten campaign and building toward this moment. But to keep its undefeated run alive, the Falcons will have to solve a Darlington team that hasn't lost in 26 games and brings one of the state's most explosive offenses into Friday's Level 3 playoff matchup. The mission is complicatedly simple. “We've got to somehow slow them down. That's the biggest thing,” Amherst coach Mark Lusic said. “They have a very explosive offense. I mean, I don't think they've been challenged all year. I don't know, probably for the last two years to be honest with you. "We're going to have to slow down their option. That's the biggest thing. If you don't slow that down, it's going to be a long night. That means they can do anything they want. It's about 50% of their offense. So, try to slow that down, and then go from there." Lusic knows the Level 4 matchup between the Falcons and the Redbirds will be decided up front at the line of scrimmage. He expects a physical Redbird defensive line, and has preached their need to match it. “They want to

Amherst, WI · 2d

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Road Construction Continues Across Waupaca, Menominee and Shawano Counties

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Several major road construction projects remain active across Waupaca, Menominee and Shawano counties as crews work to finish improvements before winter. In Waupaca County, multiple projects along U.S. Highway 10 continue to affect traffic. Between Anderson Road and Appletree Lane, crews are completing concrete repairs, pavement...

Shawano County, WI · 3d

Votebeat

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Wisconsin Rapids clerk devoted her life to running elections. She died on Election Day.

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here . On the evening before Election Day, Wisconsin Rapids City Clerk Jennifer Gossick came home from work and told her husband, Lee, that everything was set for the election. For weeks, she had scrupulously overseen the city’s many election tasks, from recruiting poll workers to managing early voting, accounting for all eventualities. But even as she prepared for Election Day, Gossick was dying of cancer she didn’t know she had. Her failing health was clear to those closest to her: She would tire after taking several steps, having to sit and bend at the waist just to get a clear breath. But Gossick wouldn’t consider — or even discuss — her health until the November election was done, she told her husband. She collapsed the morning of Election Day at her home. She died that afternoon at a local hospital. “She worked every day up until the election to make sure they would run meticulously, and then her body gave out,” Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher said, calling it a “dedication to the integrity of elections

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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Shafranski Enshrined into Wisconsin Athletic Director Hall of Fame

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Tom Shafranski, a former assistant director for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells Sunday evening. During his tenure on the WIAA executive staff, he...

Wisconsin · 3d

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ThedaCare makes $16 million investment in Waupaca hospital emergency room expansion

WAUPACA (WLUK) - ThedaCare is expanding its footprint at one of its rural hospitals. The health care organization broke ground on a $16 million emergency room project at ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca. At a time when some rural hospitals, nationwide, are at risk of closing, ThedaCare is investing in its smaller...

Waupaca, WI · 12h

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Wisconsin Valley Conference Preview - Boys Basketball

D.C. Everest 8-2 (22-4) Marshfield 8-2 (21-6) Wisconsin Rapids 1-9 (6-20) Half of the league shared the conference title a season ago as Marshfield, D.C. Everest, and Stevens Point finished 8-2. All three of these teams, plus Wausau West advanced to the regional championship, with Marshfield the only WVC to advance, falling to Appleton North in the sectional semifinals. Along with winning a fifth straight conference titles, Marshfield head coach Chris Fischer surpassed 100 career wins.

Wisconsin · 13h

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Amherst one win away from trip to state

AMHERST – The undefeated Amherst Falcons hosted the 10-1 Grantsburg Pirates in the sectional final on Nov. 6. Grantsburg scored first on their opening drive, reaching the Amherst one-yard line before running back Daxter Schultz ran it in for a 7-0 lead. Running back Ayden Nerdahl made the Grantsburg...

Amherst, WI · 1d

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Insurance company loses appeal in wrongful death lawsuit

WAUPACA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An appeals court rejected an insurance company’s attempt at an early appeal of a decision requiring it to provide a defense in a wrongful death civil lawsuit stemming from a 1992 double murder. Tony Haase was acquitted last year for the 1992 murders...

Waupaca County, WI · 2d

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The 7 Most Nostalgic Burger Joints In Wisconsin Serve Up Vibes Straight Out Of Happy Days

Looking for the most nostalgic burger joints in Wisconsin that feel straight out of Happy Days?. These 7 burger joints dish out incredible flavors and feel-good vibes that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!. 1. Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor (Jefferson) There are certain places...

Wisconsin · 5d

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8-Player Football State Championship Information

From the WIAA — THE CHAMPIONSHIP: The eighth annual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association 8-Player Football State Championship Game will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids at 1 p.m between Belmont and Gilman. ADMISSION TICKETS: The WIAA uses GoFan Ticketing for all digital and...

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

DMR News

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Petersen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Updates New Vehicle Inventory with 2027 RAM 1500 Trucks in Waupaca, WI

Petersen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is announcing an update to its new vehicle inventory featuring 2027 RAM 1500 pickup trucks. The expanded online selection gives drivers and truck shoppers in Waupaca and surrounding Central Wisconsin communities a convenient way to explore the latest RAM 1500 models, review individual vehicle details and connect with the dealership […]

Waupaca, WI · 2d

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These 8 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Wisconsin Serve Food So Good You Will Cry Happy Tears

Wondering which restaurants in Wisconsin serve unforgettable food without the fancy price tag?. These 8 hole-in-the-wall spots offer comforting classics and genuine hospitality that’ll win you over instantly!. 1. Swingin’ Door Exchange (Milwaukee) Nestled inside a historic building in downtown Milwaukee, this restaurant catches your eye the moment...

Wisconsin · 4d

WSAW

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Stevens Point Christmas tree installed at public square

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Stevens Point’s Christmas tree was installed Tuesday downtown at the Mathias Mitchell Public Square. The white pine was donated by Tim and Marilyn Swiecki and will stand about 45 feet tall when decorated. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19,...

Stevens Point, WI · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Medicaid applicants in South Dakota, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin who apply by Dec. 31 can get up to three months of past bills covered, a window that shrinks Jan. 1

Medicaid applicants in South Dakota, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin have until Dec. 31 to file under the old rule that lets the program pay for medical bills from before the application date. After that, the look-back shrinks to as little as one month. Anyone with an unpaid hospital, nursing home or doctor bill from […]

South Dakota · 3d

WausauPilot

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D.C. Everest, Wausau West combine for seven first-team picks on All-WVC Football Team

D.C. Everest senior defensive end Niko Kleinschmidt was named the Defensive Player of the Year and was one four Evergreens to earn first-team honors on the 2026 All-Wisconsin Valley/Big River East Conference Football Team, which was voted on by the seven conference coaches following the regular season. Kleinschmidt earned the...

Wausau, WI · 1d

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An ‘unsung hero’: Events recognize kids who have a sibling with a disability

Silas Shepherd knows his super power. “Being good at helping Jalen, my littlest brother,” the 9 year old from Wisconsin Rapids said. Jalen Shepherd is Silas’ youngest brother. He’s 4 years old, nonverbal and autistic. Silas helps ensure doors and windows are locked so Jalen can’t run away, he watches Spider-Man shows with him and loves to give him piggyback rides.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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Titans football end five game losing streak with victory in Stevens Point

UW-Oshkosh broke through for their first Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference win of the season, rushing for a season-high 336 yards against UW-Stevens Point en route to a 38-22 victory. Sophomore quarterback Demir Ashiru accounted for 199 of those rushing yards, collecting 63 of them on a sideline scramble for a...

Stevens Point, WI · 18h